2009 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 340
2009 Mercedes CLK-Class Manual
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Practical hints Flat tire Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare wheel is mounted. doors only when conditions are safe to do so. Preparing the vehicle X Sealing tires with TIREFIT This section applies to CLK 63 AMG only. Small tire punctures, particularly those in the tread, can be sealed with TIREFIT. TIREFIT can be used in ambient temperatures down to -4‡ (-20†). Park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible. X Turn on the hazard warning flasher. X Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight-ahead position. X Engage the parking brake. X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. X Turn off the engine. X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Open the driver's door (this puts the starter switch in position 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch). The driver's door can then be closed again. Open doors only when conditions are safe to do so. X Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. Open G Warning! TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFIT cannot be used for cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) and tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire inflation pressure, or on a flat tire, or a damaged wheel. Do not drive the vehicle under such circumstances. Contact the nearest authorized MercedesBenz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance. X Two-part sticker 1 Sticker for instrument cluster 2 Sticker for wheel X Attach sticker part 1 where it will be easily seen by the driver on the instrument cluster. X Attach sticker part 2 to the damaged tire (close to the tire valve). Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. X Take the TIREFIT kit, the sticker, and the electric air pump out of the trunk (Y page 276). G Warning! Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes or clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin causes skin, eye and respiratory irritation. Any contact with eyes or skin should be flushed immediately with plenty of water. 338